Minor quake hits Turkey's Van

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A 3.2-magnitude earthquake hit the eastern province of Van today, according to reports.
 
The quake, centered on Kalecik village, occurred at 9:23 a.m. at a depth of 9.8 kilometers.
 
While the minor shake caused some panic in the area, no casualties were reported.
 
A total of 644 people lost their lives and thousands were rendered homeless in the wake of a 7.2-magnitude quake that rocked Van on Oct. 23 of last year, followed by another 5.6-magnitude temblor on Nov. 9, 2011, and repeated aftershocks.